Jan Bouman

The Dutch Quarter in Potsdam

Jan Bouman (28 August 1706, in Amsterdam – 6 September 1776, in Berlin) was a Dutch architect,[1] mainly notable for his work as designer and general contractor on the Dutch Quarter in Potsdam by order of Frederick William I of Prussia.[2]

He designed its canals and squares along with Potsdam's Berlin Gate and town hall, the latter influenced by the Royal Palace of Amsterdam.

References

  1. ↑ "Johann Boumann". RKD Research. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Schmidt, Leonie (30 September 2023). "The Dutch Quarter". Holland in Potsdam. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
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